Description
Flavius Josephus was a first-century Pharisee, soldier, informant to the Romans, and writer. He left behind the most extensive writings on ancient Jewish history still in existence.
These are his complete collected writings in a beautiful hardcover edition.
If you want to understand and immerse yourself in the Jewish history, culture, and community of Jesus, let Josephus: The Complete Works open your eyes. Flavius Josephusfirst-century Pharisee, Jewish historian, Roman consultant, and writerdocumented aspects of life during the time of Christ, giving us extensive writings on ancient Jewish history.
By studying Josephus works, youll gain a behind-the-scenes look at biblical figures, including Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, and James the brother of Jesus; plus insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls community, Sadducees and Pharisees, the War of the Jews, and more.
Features include:
The War of the Jewsan account of the Jewish revolt against Rome up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem
The Antiquities of the Jewsa history of the Jews from Creation to the Roman occupation of Palestine
The Life of Flavius Josephusthe autobiography of Josephus, who fought against Rome and later served the empire
Against Apiona defense of the origin of Judaism in the face of Greco-Roman slanders
Discourse to the Greeks Concerning Hadesa text Whiston attributed to Josephus
Index of parallels between Josephuss Antiquities and the Old Testament including the Apocrypha
Author: William Whiston
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 07/30/2003
Series: Super Value
Pages: 1200
Weight: 2.3lbs
Size: 9.52h x 6.44w x 1.67d
ISBN: 9780785250500
Language: English
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